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Noise Phobias In Dogs: thunderstorms or fireworks. Noise phobia is a genuine problem more comfortable during thunderstorms or fireworks. One
Understanding The Condition that can significantly impact a dog and owner’s quality of life of the best ones for small dogs is Sileo. It is used as needed
and works within 20 to 30 minutes. The Florida thunderstorm
and worsen over time if not treated appropriately.
If your dog is experiencing noise phobia, several treatment
And Treatment Options options are available. The first and most crucial step is to create season can be unpredictable, so some pets benefit from daily
medication during storm season, while some pets just need
a safe and comfortable environment for your dog during the medication on bad storm days and the Fourth of July. Also,
noise-triggering event. Place your pet in a quiet, dark room, keep in mind that once your pet is already panicking from the
preferably an interior room with no windows. If your pet noise, the medications typically do not work as well, so talk
naturally goes to a closet, crate, or under the bed, allow them to your veterinarian about the timing of when the medications
to go there. Do not confine your pet to the crate or safe space should be given. If your pet is suffering from noise phobia,
unless it helps them calm down. Pets can panic and injure consult with your veterinarian about medications to help ease
themselves attempting to escape the room or crate. Turn on your pet’s fear.
music or a white noise machine to block out some of the sound. Noise phobia is a common and challenging condition that
If the room contains windows, draw the blinds or curtains to affects many dogs. As a pet owner, it is essential to recognize
block out the lightning. Pheromones such as Adaptil or Zenidog the signs of noise phobia in your dog, create a safe space for
can help relax your pet in the safe space. Some dogs feel safer your pet during storms and fireworks, and seek professional
wrapped in a blanket or wearing a Thundershirt. Bring out your help from your veterinarian if necessary. While noise phobia is
Summer is a tough time for pets in South Florida suffering pet’s favorite toys or treats to distract them and try to engage not typically curable, it can be managed to make noisy events
from noise phobia. Afternoon thunderstorms, hurricanes and them in play, or simply sit near your pet if that comforts them. less frightening for our furry companions.
fireworks are common triggers. Noise phobia is a behavioral It is important not to punish the scared behavior, because that Established in 1981, Palm City Animal Medical Center is
problem characterized by an exaggerated fear and anxiety will only increase your pet’s fear and anxiety. Creating the dedicated to providing the best possible care for your pets. With
response to loud or sudden noise. Symptoms of noise right environment can help your pet be less fearful during focuses on compassionate care in surgery, physical therapy and
phobia in dogs can range from pacing, trembling, drooling, noise-triggering events. rehabilitation, preventative medicine, extensive diagnostics,
hiding, destructive behaviors, excessive barking and even Another step is to talk to your veterinarian about medication and emergency service, Palm City Animal Medical Center
injuring themselves. Noise phobia can be a challenging and to manage your dog’s noise phobia. Not every medication combines exceptional medical care with a caring philosophy
distressing condition, not only for the affected dog but also works for every pet, so a few may need to be tried until the right for pets and their owners. For more information, call (772)
for their owners. Many pet parents have spent sleepless nights combination is found. A variety of anti-anxiety medications, 283-0920, visit www.palmcityanimalmedicalcenter.com or find
trying to comfort their furry companion through nighttime sedatives and supplements can be used to make your dog us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PalmCityAnimalClinic.

NoNprofit News

House Of Hope Opens City and at the House of

Packing House In Palm City, Hope Thrift Store on U.S. 1
in Stuart. Ranieri reminded
Provides More Fresh Produce guests at the event that
House of Hope depends on
To Clients volunteers for its successful
operation. “We’re always
A fully operational packing house, hydroponic looking for people who
greenhouses, gardens and an orchard were open for visitors would like to be hands-
at a ribbon-cutting event at House of Hope’s Growing on in helping us harvest,
Hope Farm in Palm City in early June. package and distribute fresh
The packing house has been a major project of the food,” Ranieri said. “It’s
nonprofit. It uses state-of-the-art equipment to clean a volunteer job with very
and package fresh produce grown on the farm and other tangible rewards.”
produce that is gleaned or donated. That produce is then For more information
distributed to House of Hope clients at its four client about House of Hope, its
choice food pantries and is shared with community food Growing Hope Farm and
pantry partners. volunteer activities, visit
“We made it a goal to find ways to improve the House of Hope’s website at House of Hope staff and volunteers joined members of the Palm City Chamber of Commerce
nutritional status of the people we serve, and the packing www.hohmartin.org or call in cutting the ribbon on the new packing house at Growing Hope Farm, where fresh produce is
house is an important piece of our overall plan,” House of (772) 286-4673. cleaned and packaged for House of Hope clients and partner food pantries.
Hope CEO Rob Ranieri said. “By cleaning and packaging
fresh produce in our own packing house, we are able to
boost the nutritional content of our clients’ diets and even
help them to develop a taste for fruits and vegetables.”
House of Hope sees an additional role for the packing
house: to serve local farmers who would find value in
cleaning and packing their own produce near their farms
and local markets. “We see this as a service to our farmers
and also an additional way for House of Hope to earn
revenue to help support our many community programs,”
Ranieri said.
The ribbon-cutting was held in partnership with the
Palm City Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive
Director Missi Campbell praised House of Hope for its
vision in improving nutrition and being entrepreneurial
in its approach. “House of Hope realizes that sometimes
people just need a hand up and not a handout, and they are
there for those in need. Martin County is very fortunate to
have House of Hope in our community, empowering our
residents in need with housing, education, life skills and
even better ways of eating.”
Fresh produce from Growing Hope Farm is now being
sold to the public at the Palm City Farms Produce and
Market next to the farm on Citrus Boulevard in Palm

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